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New mass production site for Clark in Vietnam
Clark Material Handling Vietnam Co. Ltd, located in Hai Duong, Cam Giang District, is the newest production site for Clark’s counterbalance forklifts, where it will produce S-Series IC engine trucks and higher capacity trucks for global markets across North America, Europe and Australia. Rolf Eiten, president and CEO of Clark Europe said: “With this strategic […]
Boels invests in Power Towers
Power Towers Ltd, a JLG company and a leading global manufacturer of low level access, has closed an important supply agreement with Boels Rental. Boels Rental is significantly expanding its low level access offering with a Power Towers line of products. These new solutions will create a safer working environment while improving operator productivity. Jonathan […]
Nationwide Platforms investing in its sustainable fleet
Nationwide Platforms continues to invest in its fleet with the delivery of 86 electric, hybrid and Stage V-compliant scissor and mast lifts from Skyjack. Looking to provide its customers a solution to the ever-increasing emission and noise pollution regulations, Nationwide Platforms ordered a range of electric scissor and mast lifts, as well as Stage V-compliant […]
The Crosby Group’s strengthens UK sales organisation
Jamie Kirkbride has assumed a new role in The Crosby Group organisation as area sales manager, UK North, responsible for sales of the company’s portfolio, with brands including Crosby, Gunnebo Industries, Crosby Straightpoint and recently acquired leading mooring brand Crosby Feubo. In this new role, Kirkbride will relocate to Aberdeen in Scotland, regarded as the […]
Konecranes and Cargotec to merge
Cargotec and Konecranes have announced that they have signed an agreement and a merger plan to combine the two companies. It is anticipated that the merged companies will be well positioned to lead the industry shift towards increased sustainability based on intelligent solutions, by being a lifecycle partner for its customers and prioritising safety in […]
LEEA appointed apprenticeship End Point Assessor
The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) has been appointed as an End Point Assessor Organisation for the Level 3 standard Lifting Equipment Technician apprenticeship, which is now close to being ready for delivery. Apprentices are assessed at the end of an apprenticeship in an End Point Assessment (EPA), which is essentially a set of theoretical […]
Snorkel UK announces first-ever Superbike sponsorship
Snorkel UK, the official provider of sales, service and spare parts for Snorkel lifts and Ruthmann Bluelift tracked spider lifts in the United Kingdom has announced its sponsorship of the No. 52 Kawasaki for Morello Racing and British Superbike rider Danny Kent in the 2020 Bennetts British Superbike Championship (BSB) season. By partnering with Norwich-based […]
EnerMech appoints a QHSE director
EnerMech has appointed James Cassin to the newly created role of quality, health, safety and environment QHSE director as the integrated solutions specialist pushes a quality-driven agenda across its global business. EnerMech specialises in providing integrated supply, operations, maintenance and engineering solutions in its core services of cranes and lifting, electrical and instrumentation, equipment rental, […]
Challenge Accepted – Palfinger World Tour
Palfinger is inviting customers and partners to a digital event. This three-day event will see experts discuss challenges live and interactively at Palfinger World and present current and future solutions. The Corona pandemic presents major challenges for export-oriented companies. Especially in times of crisis, it is important to stay in close contact with customers and […]
The Crosby Group confirms support for AQUAA Act to advance American aquaculture
The Crosby Grou is supporting the Advancing the Quality and Understanding of America Aquaculture (AQUAA) Act of 2020 recently introduced by US Senators Roger Wicker, Brian Schatz, and Marco Rubio. The Act proposes a balanced framework for the development of offshore aquaculture in the United States with a process to further grow coastal economies while […]